How is performance fee calculated ?
The 20% performance fees are taken on a high-watermark basis. A high watermark is the previous high in the account-participant’s account (adjusted for deposit, withdrawals, and fees). It ensures that the fees are only deducted based on new performance, rather than just recovery from poor performance. In other words, if an account loses money over a period, the account must first recoup previous losses and then any profit above the high watermark is subject to a 20% performance fee.
